Solicitor

Please, only apply if you have a valid solicitor’s license and are authorized by the Solicitors Regulation Authority in Italy.

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AirAdvisor is dedicated to ensuring air travelers receive the compensation they are entitled to for flight disruptions, including delays, cancellations, missed connections, or airline-related issues like overbooking. We have successfully processed over 450,000 claims, earning over 22,000 reviews, and currently operate in 20 languages, with 10 more forthcoming this year. As an ambitious and fast-growing startup with a clear vision for international expansion, we aim to reach 1 million claims by the end of 2026.

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated lawyer specializing in consumer flight claims (typically via small claims procedure) to lead in-court collections, either owning or wanting to establish their own boutique legal firm in Italy. Pre-court collections are managed by a team of paralegals. Your responsibilities will include filing batches of court cases to recover compensation and reimburse Out-of-Pocket Expenses (OPE) incurred by passengers, or to recover ticket refunds. Currently, we handle three types of claims: EU261 / UK261 compensation for delays, cancellations, and denied boarding; upcoming baggage claims for delayed or lost luggage.

If the law or judge rules the case unfairly, we may escalate to change the law if feasible. There may also be PR opportunities related to court victories and legal issues to raise public awareness. This role is ideal for high performers with strong litigation experience, self-performance capability, and a passion for advocating consumer rights in the airline industry.

The candidate must be free from conflicts of interest, able to litigate against different airlines.

Requirements:

• A valid lawyer’s / solicitor’s license and legal insurance.
• A law degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience with small claims, consumer rights, or aviation law is a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of relevant consumer protection laws and aviation regulations is a plus but not required.
• Proven successful in-court collection track record.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for case assessment, legal research, and strategy development.
• Ability to manage caseloads, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and track statutes of limitations.
• Experience in automating and standardizing claims management processes for scaling up.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing and filing cases in courts against airlines, responding to legal defenses.
• Leading enforcement of court decisions if necessary.
• Conducting legal research and developing best practices.
• Negotiating in-court settlements when appropriate.
• Maintaining detailed case records and ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Staying updated on consumer protection laws, aviation regulations, and legal precedents.

Qualities and Skills:

• Professional, ambitious, open to testing AI solutions and new approaches.
• Self-aware, honest, responsible, and continuous improvement-oriented.
• Results-driven, initiative-taker, able to handle multiple projects.
• Exceptional problem-solving and creative thinking skills.
• Independent, capable of working autonomously.
• Devoted to customer satisfaction, willing to go above and beyond.
• Excellent communication skills for articulating complex ideas clearly.

We Offer:

• A remote-first culture with flexible hours and the option to relocate.
• Professional growth opportunities in global expansion and new markets.
• Dynamic work environment and innovative use of skills.
• A supportive team of passionate colleagues across 11 countries.

Job Type: Agreement on Services / Self-Employed Consultant Contract.

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